Rapid Membrane and Action Potential Flashcards
1
Q
Make the membrane potential more negative
A
HYPERPOLARIZATION
2
Q
Positive charges flowing into the cell
A
INWARD CURRENT
3
Q
Positive charges flowing out of the cell
A
OUTWARD CURRENT
4
Q
Membrane potential in which action potential is inevitable
A
THRESHOLD
5
Q
Portion of action potential where membrane potential is positive
A
OVERSHOOT
6
Q
Portion of action potential where membrane potential is
A
UNDERSHOOT (hyperpolarizing afterpotential)
7
Q
Make the membrane potential less negative
A
DEPOLARIZATION